hello chaps, i'm new here just a quick question:

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andy boo

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No excuses now i was in a second hand shop with my mother, and fair play i just picked up a 300watt ultra violet lamp for £4.99, do you reckon it's a high enough voltage to grow cannabis plants properly? :confused:

nice one chaps if you can help.

50c/s AC.only
300w 220/240v~

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dyzel

dyzel

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I do not think that will be sufficient for the entire growth of the plant particularly with that reflector.

UV lamps are also generally produced for sunbathing, and I would imagine can burn your crops, unless kept far away, in which case they will stretch.
They may not be of the correct wavelength either, as I have not seen these used in a grow before.

Good luck...
For a safe and sure bet, go out to the store and buy a few CFLs. They should do you good!
 
sensisensai

sensisensai

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No, it should give u a nice trich profile assuming. Its uv-b, however there's not near adequate P.A.R. To sustain plants, sorry man. Welcome to riu!
 
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andy boo

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dyzel said:
I do not think that will be sufficient for the entire growth of the plant particularly with that reflector.

UV lamps are also generally produced for sunbathing, and I would imagine can burn your crops, unless kept far away, in which case they will stretch.
They may not be of the correct wavelength either, as I have not seen these used in a grow before.

Good luck...
For a safe and sure bet, go out to the store and buy a few CFLs. They should do you good!
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Thanks man much appreciated ,about the CFLS what wattage do you think for 3 to 4 plants max. It's only a small project just starting out, see how it goes thanks for the welcome.
 
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andy boo

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Thanks for your advise, what if its going in a cuboard thats 4 ft by 3 ft with the fan or is it mainly the light. Maybe i could b the first to try ???? lol
 
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